Tag: World News
Covid-19 Drives U.S. Population Growth to Record Low
America’s population grew 0.1% this year, the lowest rate on record, according…
Turkey Rolls Out Economic Rescue Plan, Reversing Lira’s Spiral
ISTANBUL—Turkey’s currency mounted a dramatic, partial reversal from a monthslong collapse on…
Well-Preserved Embryo Found Inside Fossilized Dinosaur Egg
A rare look inside a fossilized dinosaur egg found in southern China…
Iran’s Top Diplomat to Houthi-Controlled Yemen Dies of Covid-19
Iran’s Hassan Irloo, center, at a celebration in Sana'a, Yemen, in October…
Israel Bets Travel Restrictions Will Buy It Time to Fight Omicron
TEL AVIV—As the Omicron variant spreads quickly across the world, Israel has…
Macau’s Casino King Dethroned as Beijing Reins In Offshore Gambling
HONG KONG—For nearly two decades before he was detained by police last…
As Covid-19 Cases Multiply, Australia Tries to Change Public Perception of the Virus
SYDNEY—Australia is betting that, after keeping Covid-19 cases near zero for much…
Fire at Osaka Mental-Health Clinic Kills 24
Twenty-four people were killed after a fire raced through a mental-health clinic…
Hong Kong Holds First Election Without Opposition. But Will People Vote?
HONG KONG—Hong Kong is preparing to hold its first election since China’s…
Global Coal Power Expected to Hit Record Despite Climate Fight
Despite global efforts to slash carbon emissions, global coal-fired power generation is…
Guam Is America’s New Front Line Against China
Alongside a road that cuts through dense jungle, the first new U.S.…
Japan’s Central Bank Shuns Tightening Trend, Citing Lack of Inflation
TOKYO—Japan’s central bank kept its monetary policy ultraloose and expressed minimal concern…